Mercure Ajaccio Hotel 4 gwiazdki

As members of a 24-strong Great Rail Journeys Group, my wife and myself are nearing the end of a 2 day stay at the Mercure Ajaccio Hotel. The property is located opposite the Port and a short walk (10 & 15 mins respectively) to both the Railway Station (our Group arrived from Calvi) and the town centre. There are also many bars, restaurants & supermarkets nearby but my advice Is to stick to the main roads when walking as it’s easy to lose one’s bearings in the side streets. The rooms are perfectly adequate - with all the usual amenities (I particularly liked the walk-in shower and plenty of hot water) and the staff most amendable This was very much so in the Breakfast area on the 2nd Floor - adjacent to the swimming pool - where tge 2 ladies could not have been more helpful. All in all, a most comfortable stay and I certainly would be happy to return.

In a corner room on the 2nd floor. It was pretty down market frankly, with poor furnishings, and a pokey room. No minibar/fridge. Breakfast was poor with little choice. Definitely wouldn't stay again I am afraid. Clearly, the hotel's own pictures must be of the newer rooms as the old ones we had reminded me of one of those €29 a night truck stops.

The Mercure hotel has a great location. It is 10 min drive from Ajaccio Airport. It has a 24×7 store (Proxi), petrol station, eateries (breakfast, Crêpes, pizzas) right next to it. The parking in the hotel is chargeable (12 eur per night). The receptionists are very cordial, they provide all the info and extend every possible help. The rooms are clean and have enough room for 2 adults and 2 kids. Kids slept on a sofa bed and it was already set-up and was comfy. The bathroom has shower, hand shower and the toilet has a water jet (first time I saw one in Europe). The pool is small but you can spend an evening sitting around it. The only thing that doesn't work but that's true for all of Ajaccio (nothing to do with Mercure) is that you will need to drive 2-3 hours to get to interesting sights in Corsica. Piana Calanques are ~2hrs away, Calvi is ~2.5 hrs away, Polambaggia beach is ~3 hrs away and Bonifacio again ~3 hrs away.

Hotel across from the port. Secured Parking available. Rooms large with international tv. Unfortunately there was no room to dry our beach towels so we had to hang them in the closet and they were still wet in the morning. No fridge. Nice pool area with umbrellas. We didn’t eat at the buffet but it was large. We went to the bakery next door and had delicious croissants and coffee.

Convenient Location. V pleasant and helpful staff. V helpful receptionist organising very early breakfast on check out day. One thing could improve: weather being so hot, a fridge for water in room would be appreciated - as is in other similar hotels. Not sure about allowing dogs around public eating areas. Bathroom kit (shaving) was useful.